The Red Bull driver, Max Verstappen, faces a complicated situation in his last Dutch Grand Prix, scheduled for this Sunday. In a pre-race session, the Dutchman admitted to feeling ‘a bit ill’ and low on energy.
Verstappen, who has enjoyed considerable success in Zandvoort with three victories since its reintroduction to the calendar in 2021, assured that his physical condition does not directly affect his performance behind the wheel. ‘Once I am in the car, everything is fine,’ commented the former world champion.
In addition to his discomfort, the driver has also expressed concerns about the performance of his vehicle, the RB22. In qualifying, Verstappen could only secure seventh place, over four-tenths behind the poleman, Lando Norris.
Verstappen shared that, despite making several changes to the car after the sprint race, the improvements have not been effective. ‘The car’s sway is the main issue and has been so all season,’ he added. The Zandvoort circuit, with its extremely fast corners, highlights the limitations of the RB22.
The driver believes that the circuit is not the most favorable for his car, and while he is willing to try to achieve the best possible result, he acknowledges that the limited circumstances lead him to expect that seventh place is the maximum he can achieve.
This Grand Prix will mark the end of an era for Verstappen, who expressed nostalgia about his past victories. ‘Having had a Grand Prix at home and being able to win it is very special. It’s a pity it’s ending, but I have created many memories here,’ he concluded.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
